adjective
- stitched or sewn excessively or too much
verb
- past participle of oversew; to sew over or across something, especially to finish or reinforce an edge with stitching
Usage: textile/sewing term
Examples
- The seam was oversewn to ensure it would not unravel.
- She carefully oversewn the hem of the dress for durability.
- The fabric edges were oversewn with a tight, neat stitch.
- The quilt had oversewn seams that would last for years.
- He oversewn the tear in the jacket to make it stronger.